Market report · MS

Jackson, MS

Buyer's market

Cash-flow-friendly fundamentals: 17.1% gross rent yield and 74% of sales closing below list make Jackson a steady BRRRR and rental market.

DATA · Zillow Research (via scrape.do) · AS OF APRIL 2026

$88k
Typical home value
↓12.9%
-0.7%
YoY change
$1,255
Median rent
↑19.1%
17.10%
Gross yield
27
Median DOM
90/100
MDR score
Detail Value Detail Value
Median list price $99,300 Median sale price $115,917
Sale-to-list ratio 0.958 % sold below list +74.0%
Active inventory 702 New listings 159
Trends · 36-month series

How Jackson has moved.

Typical home value $101k → $88k · ↓12.9% (36mo)
$81k $88k $95k $101k May 23Nov 24Apr 26
Median rent (ZORI) $1k → $1k · ↑19.1% (36mo)
$1k $1k $1k $1k May 23Nov 24Apr 26
Median days on market 36d → 27d · ↓24.8% (36mo)
27d 30d 33d 36d Feb 26Mar 26Apr 26
Sale-to-list ratio 0.951 → 0.958 · ↑0.8% (36mo)
0.951 0.953 0.955 0.958 Jan 26Feb 26Mar 26

Jackson sits at a median home value of $88,100 as of the latest Zillow read, essentially flat year-over-year, which historically is the most workable environment for disciplined wholesalers.

The sale-to-list ratio sits at 0.958, and 74.0% of closed sales are landing below list. That’s a clear buyer’s market — sellers are negotiating, and motivated-seller direct mail is converting at rates we haven’t seen since 2014.

Rents tell a stronger story. The Zillow Observed Rent Index for Jackson is $1,255/mo against a $88k median — that’s a 17.10% gross annual rent yield, well above the national 4-5% baseline. BRRRR and long-term rental strategies have real cushion here.

Median days-on-market is running around 27 days against 702.333 active listings — that’s a fast-moving market. Speed is the moat; pre-arranged proof of funds and a tight buyers list are the difference between getting under contract and getting outbid.

MDR’s composite investor score for Jackson is 90/100 based on rent yield, sale-to-list discount, motivated-seller proxies, and DOM. That puts it in our top tier — actively recommended for new capital deployment this cycle.

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FAQ

Jackson for investors.

Is Jackson a good market for real estate investors in 2026?

Metro Deal Report's composite investor score for Jackson is 90/100, based on rent yield, sale-to-list ratio, motivated-seller proxies, and days on market. That puts Jackson in our top tier — actively recommended for new capital deployment this cycle.

What is the median home price in Jackson?

The typical home value in Jackson as of the most recent Zillow read is $88,100. Median list price is $99,300 and median sale price is $115,917. Year-over-year change: -0.7%.

What can a landlord expect to rent a property for in Jackson?

Zillow's Observed Rent Index for Jackson is $1,255/mo. Against the typical home value of $88k, that produces a gross annual rent yield of 17.10% — above the national 4-5% baseline, supportive of BRRRR and long-term rental strategies.

Is Jackson a buyer's or seller's market?

Jackson's current sale-to-list ratio is 0.958 with 74.0% of homes closing below list. That's a clear buyer's market — sellers are negotiating. Median days on market: 27 days. Active inventory: 702 listings.

Which investment strategy works best in Jackson?

Jackson's data favors BRRRR and long-term rentals — strong gross yield with stable to appreciating prices. See the per-strategy breakdowns at /wholesaling/jackson, /brrrr/jackson, and /flipping/jackson.

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